The average train between Chicago and Swarthmore takes 20h 48m and the fastest train takes 20h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Swarthmore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Swarthmore. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Swarthmore at 17:13:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 20h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Rockville Amtrak station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
Chicago to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Chicago and Swarthmore is 1054.2 km. The road distance is 1204 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Swarthmore via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 20h 13m.
